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How is Wood's ULTIMATE X-MEN? I stopped caring about the Ultimate Universe once Millar finished his run on The Ultimates 2, but I like Brian Wood a lot and feel that some alternate universe tales could be interesting. Is it worth starting with Nick Spenser's run?

For that matter, how is the Miles Morales ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN? I love Bendis' Daredevil, but have never really cared for any of his other work.

TimDrake'sDumbWings wrote:How is Wood's ULTIMATE X-MEN? I stopped caring about the Ultimate Universe once Millar finished his run on The Ultimates 2, but I like Brian Wood a lot and feel that some alternate universe tales could be interesting. Is it worth starting with Nick Spenser's run?

For that matter, how is the Miles Morales ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN? I love Bendis' Daredevil, but have never really cared for any of his other work.

That's good to hear. I avoided it a bit because 1) Ultimate Spider-man volume 1 was Bendis indulging in his worst habits, and 2) I wasn't sure if a 12 year-old Spider-man would be relatable or interesting. Do you find either of those to be problems?

TimDrake'sDumbWings wrote:That's good to hear. I avoided it a bit because 1) Ultimate Spider-man volume 1 was Bendis indulging in his worst habits, and 2) I wasn't sure if a 12 year-old Spider-man would be relatable or interesting. Do you find either of those to be problems?

USM vol 1 was over 10 years ago and you can really see how much Bendis has improved throughout the seriesas to the 12 year old, he's as relatible as any teen-age hero, IMO

TimDrake'sDumbWings wrote:How is Wood's ULTIMATE X-MEN? I stopped caring about the Ultimate Universe once Millar finished his run on The Ultimates 2, but I like Brian Wood a lot and feel that some alternate universe tales could be interesting. Is it worth starting with Nick Spenser's run?

For that matter, how is the Miles Morales ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN? I love Bendis' Daredevil, but have never really cared for any of his other work.

The Ultimate Universe has been really, really good lately. They've been running a big story where America just gets taken to the absolute brink of destruction. It's the best it's been in years.

And Bendis' Spider-Man just goes from strength to strength, as well. Miles Morales is a really cool kid and it's hard not to root for him.

Basically, they're doing stories that you couldn't do in the 616 for various reasons (like killing off Peter Parker for real). That seems to be the new mission statement. I think it's probably a good direction at this point. After all, what else could you do with it after Loeb's, er, efforts?